Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 80

This was enough to show who held more weight in Mr. Vance's heart.

The crowd's eyes fell on Serena with sympathy.

Vivian strutted over to Serena, her chin held high. "See that? My brother will never choose you."

Serena smiled slightly and picked up a glass of water, pouring it slowly over Vivian's head. "Miss Vance, don't provoke me. Next time, I might just show you what it feels like to drown."

Vivian wiped the cold droplets from her face, looking at Serena in shock.

Was she crazy?

Did she really dare to humiliate her again and again?

Wasn't Serena afraid that Aaron would never speak to her again?

Serena set down the glass and walked away with her head held high.

It was only when she stepped into the elevator that she placed a hand over her chest.

longer loved Aaron, her body seemed reluctant to

ache lingered in her

pain could subside, Serena exited

nothing mattered more than

car for

in, she could

bringing Cynthia Lynwood along. Without that distraction, her escape

out

sedan-a low-profile vehicle, perfect for

she heard a jovial laugh behind

see William emerging from the shadows. She let out a breath of relief. "I didn't

lips curling into a slight smile. "I didn't expect Miss Sullivan to be sneaking around

had no time for banter. "Mr. Grayson, until we

leave Alderburg without

as you exist in this

gone from her face. "In that

as it

features were bathed in moonlight, like a soft veil over her serene beauty. Her long, flowing hair framed her delicate face, but the defiance in her bright eyes dispelled

finalize a divorce with Serena, but now he'd had